Practice question

Sundarbans mangrove complex located in South 24 Parganas of West Bengal extends across Indo-Bangladesh border forming delta of Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna covering 10,000 km², world's largest contiguous mangrove forest. Indian part about 4260 km² includes National Park, Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve. Dominant species include Sundri Heritiera fomes, Avicennia, Rhizophora with aerial pneumatophores adapting anoxic soil. Tiger population uniquely adapted to mangrove tidal swimming. Sundarbans protects coastline from cyclones, supports fisheries livelihoods, recognized UNESCO World Heritage criteria ix and x. Conservation strategies built on this knowledge support national biodiversity targets and sustainable livelihood planning for local communities.